Dallas County assistance programs.

Find help with bills, health care, rent, and other aid.

The goal of the Urban League of Greater Dallas is to help families and individuals with short term assistance with bills and expenses, and also provide resources and program to ensure people become self sufficient. They operate several offices throughout Dallas County, including in Irving, Garland, Pleasant Grove, Oak Cliff and other neighborhood locations. They have several programs and resources they offer people, and some of them are below.

Employment and job finding

The Urban League offers services to individuals that provide them with job placement, job readiness, training, and career development workshops. They offer monthly recruitment by working closely with area employers who partner with the League.

Housing and rent assistance

Another program for low and moderate income families and individuals made available to them by the Urban League is housing help. Included are the following programs:

• Foreclosure Prevention, Counseling and Mitigation
• Emergency assistance with paying monthly rent, utility payments, and even mortgage payments. Short term grants to be used for rent payments, security deposits, and rent arreage can be provided.
• First-time home buyers workshop
• Down payment assistance is offered to potential homeowners through the individual Development Accounts (IDA)
• Find additional ways to get mortgage assistance. Click here.

 

 

 

Budgeting and Credit Help

To become self sufficient over the long term, it is important for people to get out of debt and improve their credit. So to help in that capacity, the Urban League can provide the following. Mortgage counseling, money management and budgeting, credit repair, credit card debt help.

Senior Support Services

All offered by the Urban League include.

• Employment, GED and other support services to hurricane evacuees
• Tax Preparation Assistance
• Support services to Grandparents and Seniors Resource Group
• “Back on Your Feet” Entrepreneurial Program
• Holiday, food and toy assistance
• Case management and Housing services are offered to homeless veterans
• Benefits and checkups to seniors
• Home Equity Conversion Mortgages
• Job placement assistance and employment training
• Technology training

Energy Bills

They can help people through the process of applying for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. (LIHEAP). This program help people pay for energy bills, including summer cooling bills. There is also an emergency crisis component that will help people and provide them grants if they are facing a service shot off.

Other assistance programs

Some of the other aid from the Urban League of Dallas includes food and gasoline vouchers for free gasoline, toys and gift vouchers, tax preparation through the VITA program, and utility bill payments.

Contact the Urban League at 4315 S. Lancaster Rd. Dallas, Texas 214-915-4600. They can also refer you to their local offices in Pleasant Grove, Garland, and Irving.

 

 

Dallas County Texas assistance programs that also cover the state

Residents of the county have access to various other services and resources that not only cover the Dallas area but also all of Texas.

• Texas Section 8 housing programs
• Texas food pantries and banks
• Texas energy bill help
• Texas mortgage and foreclosure help
• Texas HUD foreclosure prevention
• Texas free legal assistance
• Free dental care in Texas. Click here.
• Texas free community clinics

Help with bills and expenses

A local charity that offers numerous services and resources to qualified families is the Dallas Texas area Catholic Charities ((214) 826-8330). Some of the resources they offer include funds for a crisis (such as rent, utility bills, and medical expenses), food aid, a thrift store, and even free tax assistance and preparation.

Irving Cares is another non-profit charity organization that offers financial assistance. The organization has access to funding and grants to assist Dallas area and Irving residents experiencing a temporary financial crisis or hardship. Clients of the area who need help with paying their rent, mortgage, or utility bill payments must pre-qualify by phoning (972) 721-9181. In addition, they also have a food pantry on site, and also have counselors who provide jobs finding tips and advice.

Lancaster Outreach Center also offers grants for paying rent, utility bills, medical expenses, prescription drugs, and more. They also offer home repairs, gasoline vouchers, foreclosure programs, and other services. Call the agency at 972-227-0138. Find additional ways to get help with electric bills.

The Bethlehem Foundation (phone (214) 371-3407) provides financial assistance and support is given to low-income families only. They can also help with an eviction or utility service disconnection. They may also be able to offer prescription medication assistance.

If you have children, and at least one family member is working or is employable, you may be eligible for aid from Interfaith Housing Coalition. The non-profit provides 4-6 months of family mentoring and advice, and the counseling is included with limited Rent Payment Assistance as well as gas and Electric Bill Payment Assistance. Call the Dallas agency at (214) 827-7337.

The northern part of Dallas County is served by North Dallas Shared Ministries. They offer a multitude of assistance programs, including providing Bus Fare, Discounted Clothing, and access to groceries and a food pantry. In addition, qualified individuals may be able to receive Utility and Gas Bill Payment Assistance. They even offer some medical programs, such as glasses, contacts, medical exams, eye exams, and prescription medications. Dial (972) 620-8696.

West Dallas Multipurpose Center provides utility bills help (electric, water, cooling), a food pantry, rent aid, and other financial assistance. Also access a holiday assistance program, and some health screening programs. (214) 670-6530

White Rock Center of Hope provides bus fares, food pantry, rent help for people with an eviction, and funds for paying utility bills. Call (214) 324-8996.

Emanuel Community Center Inc. of Dallas Texas provides social services to those who need help.

Irving Community Service Center - For people with an evacuation or utility disconnection notice, the organization provides limited financial assistance and grants to help with rent, mortgage, water, gas and electric bill assistance. (972) 251-4054. Also read about utility disconnection laws for Texas. More.

Salvation Army Of Irving - Programs include a free food and grocery pantry. In addition, the charity agency provides emergency financial assistance with paying for gas, water and electric bills. Must live in zip codes 75038, 75039, 75060, 75061, 75062 and 75063. Call (972) 721-9503

Housing and Human Services Department, phone (972) 7214800, runs the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing program. This is a federal government funded emergency rent program that can provide grants to prevent an eviction, help the homeless get into a new home, and pay for such expenses as security and utility deposits. Phone (972) 721-4800

Several different Catholic Charities operate around Dallas County Texas. They include those below. The services provided range widely, and can include one or more of the following. The centers offer emergency rent assistance, help for water bills, energy, gas and electric. Many locations also have on site a free food pantry that is made available to low income families. Another service offered may be a neighborhood center that can provide senior citizens aged 60 and above daily noon meals, , social services, recreation, education, nutrition, welfare counseling and information and referral to state and federal government programs, as well as nurse-managed health maintenance clinics.

• Brady Social Service Center, 4009 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75226, (214)826-8330
• Cross Family Center, 4906 Bonnie View, Dallas, TX 75241(214)376-2560
• Marillac Social Center Catholic, 2827 Lapsley Street, Dallas, TX 75212 (214)638-4997

Dallas County Department of Health & Human Services runs welfare and social service programs. Call the office for information on and access to financial assistance and casework for individuals and families who have health problems which prevent gainful employment and who meet other low income eligibility requirements. In addition, a limited amount of emergency assistance funds are available as well as food vouchers for the medically indigent. Address - 2377 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 201, Dallas, Texas 75207, Telephone - (214)819-1800

Duncanville Outreach Ministry - Provide assistance with various bills and expenses for items such as food, clothing, electricity, natural gas, water bills, monthly rent, prescription medication, and school supplies. 202 Cherry Street, Duncanville, TX 75116, Phone number - (972)296-4986

Operating Agency: Interfaith Housing Coalition runs a service known as EQUIP Homeless Prevention Ministry, which can offer transitional housing for families. In addition, meet with a counselor for case management, budgeting assistance , employment assistance, and housing counseling. Location 5600 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75206, call (214)827-7220.

Grand Prairie United Charities – A food pantry is on site, as well as limited financial assistance. Most importantly they offer information and referral for residents of Grand Prairie. Center is located at 1417 Densman Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75051.

St. Vincent de Paul at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Grand Prairie – Get assistance with utility bills and food. 2901 Corn Valley Rd., Grand Prairie, Texas 75052, dial (972)237-6755. The location also provides assistance with utility bills and free food and groceries too.

 

 

Mesquite Social Services – Residents of Mesquite, Balch Springs, and Sunnyvale Texas can access a free food pantry which is made available. In addition, free information and referral service for all callers is offered. Financial aid is offered on a limited emergency basis too. 1035 Military Parkway, Mesquite, Texas 75149, Call (972)285-3000.

Network of Community Ministries- Richardson Network – The non-profit agency can provide the low income and needy with food pantry, prescription medications , clothing, bus tickets, gasoline, and financial assistance with paying for mortgage, rent, mortgage, water, electric and gas for selected zip codes. Meet with a counselor for referrals for counseling, medical clinics and dental services, temporary shelter and more aid. 741 S. Sherman Street, Richardson, TX 75081, Phone number - (972)234-8880

Richardson East Church of Christ – Only local zip codes are supported. Call to apply for limited emergency assistance with utilities (water, electric and gas), rent, and food pantry available for selected zip codes. 1504 E. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75081, (972)231-8231

West Dallas Multipurpose Center – Call for information and applications on groceries, meals, money for energy bills, and food. 2828 Fish Trap Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, Phone (214)670-6530

Plumbing repairs and water bills - The main water company in the Dallas County region offers qualified customers payment plans on their bills and provides repairs to their plumbing systems. Income qualifications need to be met by applicants. Read more on the Dallas water bill assistance programs and services.

Tens of thousands of Dallas residents face eviction every year. The need for rent assistance is one of the most requested services in the area. Find an extensive listing of rent assistance and eviction prevention programs. Click here.

Food assistance and possibly limited financial assistance programs

Some places that distribute food, and some of which may have very limited financial assistance, include.

Cedar Hill Food Pantry-Sharing The Bread - They have an on site food pantry, and may from time to time have funds for electric bill payment assistance. Dial (972) 293-2822.

Goodness And Grace Food Pantry - This facility only has food aid. They can provides emergency food  and rations assistance to low income individuals and/or families in the Dallas community. (972) 293-3700

Crossover Ministry ((214) 521-9944), Fair Park Friendship Center ((214) 826-0018), and Greater Zion Outreach Ministries ((214) 358-2992) are among the churches and charities that only offer food.

More non-profit food banks and distribution centers can help families across Dallas County. Read more on the programs and find their locations.

Dallas Texas Legal Aid

Legal Action Works is an organization that provides free and/or low-cost legal care and advice to the working poor, unemployed, and other qualified individuals. Many of the clients of the attorneys from this organization are low-income people facing evictions, unemployed, victims of domestic violence and others who could not otherwise find legal aid. Click here to learn more on Texas legal assistance, or dial (214) 823-8710.

Health Clinic

Several of the leading Dallas County health care centers are listed below. However there are dozens of other clinics that may provide free or low cost medical care to children, low income, people with no or limited health insurance, and others. More on Dallas clinics.

A health clinic that serves people who can’t afford to pay doctor bills was created by Central Dallas Ministries. Over 20,000 people use the clinic each year, and it offers primary health care and medical services; prescription medications, pediatrics, pastoral counseling, social work. They also have a Class D pharmacy medical, pediatric, well woman and diabetes services available to uninsured patients. 214-823-8710

Community Dental Care (214-630-7080) offers free dental cleanings and care for children and other low income adults and qualified families.

Some of the other clinics in the area that may be able to provide reduced priced health and dental care include Metrocrest Family Medical Clinic ((972) 484-8444) and Corsicana Health Services (phone (903) 872-5625)

Children may be eligible for health care at City of Dallas Public Health Division. Dial (214) 670-0505. This is a non-profit Community Clinics for low to moderate income children and infants in the City of Dallas.

Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic - Offers medical care, with priority given to West Dallas residents. Call (214) 651-8739

Find addition medical care programs, which can also help Dallas Texas families.

Debt and credit counseling, as well as mortgage and foreclosure help in Dallas

Call Consumer Credit Counseling Service Of North Central Texas, Inc. at (940) 382-0331. They offer information on foreclosure prevention and ways to get help with mortgage payments. Work with a HUD approved housing counselor to explore your options. In addition, they can help people deal with unpaid bills and debts, provide bankruptcy advice, and other forms of budgeting and financial advice. Dallas Texas based agency.

There are several branches of both Consumer Credit Counseling Service and other non-profit debt and credit counseling agencies that operate across Dallas Texas. Thousands of individuals and homeowners receive debt and mortgage counseling from the organizations every year. Find more Dallas credit counseling locations.

Non-profits and Fannie Mae are providing Dallas area homeowners access to a wide variety of foreclosure prevention programs and resources. Most of the aid is offered at no-cost to struggling homeowners. Contact the agencies early in the process to learn how they can help. Read more.

Programs for low income children

The federal government funded Head Start as well as Early Head Start programs were created to help low income children, as well as their parents, access a wide variety of resources and services that can help them during difficult periods. Assistance provided can help children with educational needs, health and dental care, and more. Parents can turn to job finding services, employment counseling, and more. Read Dallas Head Start programs.

City of Dallas

If you live in the city, click here to find how to get help and access services and resources specifically for the city of Dallas.